India, April 10 -- Top action star Jean-Claude Van Damme's representative, Patrick Goavec, has responded to serious allegations claiming the Hollywood actor engaged in sexual activity with five Romanian victims of sex trafficking, following the filing of a criminal complaint.

"We have become aware of articles alleging an alleged affair in Cannes involving Mr. Jean-Claude Van Damme. The reported facts are both grotesque and non-existent," Goavec stated, as quoted by People magazine. "Mr. Van Damme does not wish to comment or fuel this rumour, which is as absurd as it is unfounded," the statement added.

For the unversed, the 64-year-old action star - known for his roles in Kickboxer, Double Impact, Street Fighter and The Expendables 2 - h...